NIA detains Nayeem Khan
The National Investigation Agency has detained senior separatist leader and National Front Chairman, Nayeem Ahmad Khan, for questioning in connection with Hawala funding case. According to NIA officials Khan was detained from Srinagar after a preliminary inquiry has been started by the investigating agency against him. He was held by a team of NIA […]
Editorial: Disaster Management Plan
The state of Jammu and Kashmir is among the few places which is lcated in a geographically volatile zone. The place not only needs a full-fledged disaster management network but a team of well trained professionals also. Disasters are mostly caused by the fury of nature. Scientists are focusing their attention on developing a mechanism […]
Students stage protests in Pulwama, Srinagar
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Govt supports Army action along LoC: Jaitley
Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today said that the government fully backed the action taken by Indian Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in striking Pakistan Army posts. The Minister said that such actions will bring peace in Jammu and Kashmir. “Government supports the actions of Indian Army across LoC. Such actions are needed […]
Army claims destroying Pak post in LoC assault
The Army on Tuesday claimed to have destroyed a Pakistan Army post in the Naushera sector in Jammu and Kashmir by carrying out fire assaults along the Line of Control (LoC) as part of its “anti-terror operations,” further escalating the tensions between the two countries. A senior army official said that the assault was carried […]
Probe against Army in human shield case still on: Police
Police Tuesday said that it has not concluded the investigation into the case involving Army for tying up a youth to the front of a vehicle and the probe was still on. Inspector General of police (IGP), Kashmir range, Muneer Ahmad Khan, told reporters that the investigation will be carried on. “The FIR against the […]
Army faces complaint for feting Major involved in human shield row
Army may have feted its Major who has come under scathing attack after tying up a Kashmiri youth to the bonnet of a vehicle but a complaint has been filed against the move. Human rights activist, Ehsan Untoo, who earlier filed the case with State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) seeking action in the human shield […]
CM expresses grief
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has expressed grief and shock over the sudden demise of Reyaz Ahmad, General Manager (Administration), J&K Tourism Development Corporation, who passed away here this morning. Praying for peace to the departed soul, the Chief Minister has extended her heartfelt condolences to the kin of Reyaz Ahmad.
Malik is Administrative Secretary Information Deptt
Mohammad Hussain Malik, KAS, Secretary to the Chief Minister has been given the charge of Administrative Secretary, Information Department. “In the interest of administration, Mohammad Hussain Malik, Secretary to the Chief Minister, holding the additional charge of the Administrative Secretary, Horticulture Department, shall also hold the charge of Administrative Secretary, Information Department,” said an order […]